Originally Posted by
thorba
what is "A Malev Style" FA? ;-)
A "Malev Style" FA is, in most cases, rude, has not yet discovered deodorant, went to the "FA School" in Moscow in 1955, and can usually barely fit between the seats (to the extent where I, not being a slim man, noticed that...), and her concept of customer service in business is "Here, take it!" - not giving the feeling that she or he is really interested in serving you.
On certain occasions - mostly when flying the Dash-8 - they are downright hostile to "having their way" with the luggage - no matter if you're a Business flyer with a Duna Club Gold card, and you've taken the flight every Monday for the past 12 weeks (with the same FA in attendance), you will be told off and instructed that you will be de-planed unless you take your one piece of hand luggage with your computer, etc. (which has been proven to fit into the compartment above you) down to be put in the hold.
Your mileage may vary.
Having said that, at this time, Malev is my primary airline